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A new study in women suggests that experiencing one or more stressful events the day before eating a single high-fat…
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Calaveras-Hayward fault link means potentially larger quakes
UC Berkeley seismologists have proven that the Hayward Fault is essentially a branch of the Calaveras Fault that runs east…
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All instances of a gene mutation that contributes to light skin color in Europeans came…
Study identifies potential new strategy to improve odds of corneal transplant acceptance
Dr. Jerry Niederkorn, Professor of Ophthalmology and Microbiology at UT Southwestern Medical Center.(Credit:…
What Does Compassion Sound Like?
“Good to see you. I’m sorry. It sounds like you’ve had a tough, tough, week.”…
Study identifies potential therapeutic target for incurable, rare type of soft-tissue cancer
A deadly, rare type of soft-tissue cancer may be completely eradicated simply by inhibiting a…
‘Superbugs’ found breeding in sewage plants
Tests at two wastewater treatment plants in northern China revealed antibiotic-resistant bacteria were not only…